Global Breast Cancer

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The Changing Face of Breast Cancer

Once a disease of the Western world, breast cancer has become a global concern. How women, doctors and communities are fighting back and bringing hope to those in need Read More »

By The Numbers: Breast Cancer Around the World

Breast cancer is on the rise worldwide. Here's a look at the incidence rate of breast cancer country by country. More »
Get Educated: Breast Cancer Basics

Diagnosis and treatment keep changing. Here's what you need to know More »
Q & A: How To Talk To a Friend With Cancer

Author Lori Hope, who has been on both sides of the bed as both cancer patient and caregiver, offers advice on what to say — and what not to say More »
Treatment: Which Surgery Is Right For You?

Despite doctors' best intentions, their advice for patients isn't always unbiased — leaving many women unhappy with their treatment decision More »
Photo Gallery: Faces of Breast Cancer

Portraits of breast cancer survivors attending a summit on the disease organized by Susan G. Komen for the Cure More »
Photo Gallery: A Diary of Healing

Mary Ann Nilan asked a photographer to record her experience undergoing chemo, a double mastectomy and reconstruction with implants: "I hope the pictures make the road easier for other women." More »